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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: maxp on 13 July 2009, 14:27

Title: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: maxp on 13 July 2009, 14:27: My 8v is basically stock, with almost 100% of it being vag parts and nothing aftermarket.
However the mid-section silencer and backbox both now need replacing.

VW do still supply the exhausts but those two parts are about £170 combined (plus £15 for the hanging rubbers etc).

Ive had my eye on a jetex stainless steel for a hundred quid more. http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/jetex-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-to-suit-golf-mk2-8-valve-156-p.asp (http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/jetex-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-to-suit-golf-mk2-8-valve-156-p.asp)

What would you lot do?
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Horney on 13 July 2009, 14:30: Depends what you're after. The standard system flows extrememly well and aftermarket systems gain you very little other than a sport note to the exhaust and shiny tail pipes.

Nick
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Dan34 on 13 July 2009, 14:36: I had the exact same problem as you when i bought my car, i went for the jetex in the end and to be honest i regret it has taken so long for it fit right and it still isnt perfect! But saying that many people on here have bought them and dont have troubles. Also my front silencer that conects to the downpipe sounds very very tinny especially when cold. The exhaust does sound good when opended up but to be honest i wish i had stuck with standard or went custom.

Dan
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: tony_ack on 13 July 2009, 14:45: You're pretty lucky as the mid box and back box are the only parts of the exhaust that VAG still have in stock, and according to my local dealer, there aren't many of those left.

Standard all the way for me, but it really depends whether you want a roar or a purr. The VAG system is supposedly pretty durable too. Don't forget that a stainless system will add extra weight to the car too, for relatively little performance gain.
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Mr Blue on 13 July 2009, 15:24: genuine vag if you can. Or pattern part from gsf or something.

I love the look of the standard back box/tailpipes. Polished tips FTW
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 18:57: Quote from: Mr Blue on 13 July 2009, 15:24
genuine vag if you can. Or pattern part from gsf or something.

I love the look of the standard back box/tailpipes. Polished tips FTW

I'm going for a twin 2.5" system, thought I may as well. The website convinced me with the GUARANTEED 10-12% performance gain :rolleyes: lol
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Conker on 13 July 2009, 19:39: I went with jetex and although I like it, I would probably go with another "top brand" the next time round like milltek or supersprint. The jetex is...

1) As heavy as the VW system, which is bloody heavy.
2) Built well, with reinforced welds.
3) Fits okay on mine.
4) Looks great. I don't like the original Mk2 diagonal pipes.

The weight is the killer.
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: paultownsend on 14 July 2009, 12:15: my milltek was sooooo noisy on my 2.0 8v. had a big valve head, cam etc. so i got an original full vw system.
car would not pull in the higher revs at all. it lost alot of pull.
have a jetex now. the 2" version and its perfect
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Wayne on 14 July 2009, 21:17: Jetex or remus
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: DarnPB on 14 July 2009, 21:24: Original. I may swap back to OEM as I am having nothing but trouble with my system.
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: Ninja on 14 July 2009, 22:24: Quote from: DarnPB on 14 July 2009, 21:24
Original. I may swap back to OEM as I am having nothing but trouble with my system.

What kind of problems you having?
Title: Re: Exhaust - stay stock or go for a change?
Post by: DarnPB on 16 July 2009, 14:47: Well the exhaust sits and fits perfectly now after cutting and shutting the hangers. But now the rear box internal baffles have let go and resonate like a b@stard. So I have a choice. Buy a new back box and modify it, thus saying cheerio to the warranty, or have mine cut open and repaired, which takes me off the road for a few days. :undecided: